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R810 NVO

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,752 mi
Last recorded61,752 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 NVO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 61,752 miles

BOTH CV GAITERS BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKER/ STRUT BECOMING DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE REPLACED SECOND HAND (RUNNER) / CLOSE TO LIMITS / CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 55 / 15 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 2 May 2012 61,733 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH CV GAITERS BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES BEEN PLUG REPAIRED

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKER/ STRUT BECOMING DAMP

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 4 May 2011 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 56,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

one top brake light bulb out

slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 6 May 2010 50,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front cv boots perishing slightly

osr tyre at 2mm

rear wiper blade defective

section of high level brake light inoperative

slight dampness around power steering pump

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 May 2010 50,984 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front cv boots perishing slightly

osr tyre at 2mm

rear wiper blade defective

section of high level brake light inoperative

slight dampness around power steering pump

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to middle section exhaust

nsf tyre perishing slightly and becoming worn

nsr tyre at 2mm on inner edge

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to middle section exhaust

nsf tyre perishing slightly and becoming worn

nsr tyre at 2mm on inner edge

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,982 miles

n/s reverse light inopretive

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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R810 NVO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R810 NVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R810 NVO registered?

R810 NVO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R810 NVO safe to buy?

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